Stellan Skarsgard expressed his contempt for Ingmar Bergman, labeling him manipulative and referencing his past Nazi sympathies. Skarsgard recounted how Bergman allegedly admired Hitler and was emotional about his death. Bergman openly acknowledged his youthful admiration for Hitler, describing him as charismatic. He revealed that his sympathies continued until he was confronted with Nazi atrocities during the Holocaust, which radically changed his perspective. Additionally, Bergman's troubling childhood of vandalism against a Jewish neighbor was highlighted, indicating a deep-rooted issue with his views on others.
Stellan Skarsgard described Ingmar Bergman as manipulative and noted his past Nazi sympathies, stating, 'He was a Nazi during the war and the only person I know who cried when Hitler died.' Skarsgard pointed out that Bergman had a strange outlook on people, believing that some were unworthy, which he felt influenced Bergman’s interactions with others.
Bergman himself had voiced his admiration for Hitler in an interview, declaring, 'Hitler was unbelievably charismatic. He electrified the crowd,' emphasizing the youthful allure he felt while attending a Nazi rally.
In his memoir, Bergman revealed, 'For many years, I was on Hitler's side, delighted by his success and saddened by his defeats.' He claimed that his views only regressed significantly after witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust.
Despite acknowledging his Nazi sympathies, Bergman later expressed remorse, stating, 'When the doors to the concentration camps were thrown open, I was suddenly confronted with all the horror.' This marked a turning point in his beliefs.
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